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10 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Kids That Are Fun and Easy
- Fundraising is an excellent way to teach children about kindness, community effort, and sharing.
- Here are ten simple yet effective ideas for fundraising for kids:
- 1. Bake Sale Extravaganza: Organize a themed bake sale event.
- 2. Craft Fair Creations: Kids can make and sell homemade crafts at a craft fair.
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MapmyIndia Shares Slump 8% After Weak Q2 Results
- Shares of MapmyIndia’s parent C.E. Info Systems slumped 7.8% on weak Q2 results.
- MapmyIndia reported an 8% YoY decline in consolidated profit after tax in Q2 FY25.
- Operating revenue grew 14% YoY and 2% QoQ to INR 103.67 Cr in the quarter.
- MapmyIndia announced a new joint venture in Indonesia with Hyundai AutoEver.
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Reshaping the future of marketing: Steven Bartlett’s former partner launches cocreatd
- A new venture studio called cocreatd has been launched in the marketing industry.
- The studio aims to reinvent how marketing companies are created and offers capital, support, and a growth platform to founders in the early stages of their journey.
- cocreatd addresses talent challenges and embraces technology, empowering small agile teams of domain experts to rival large-scale organizations.
- The venture studio believes in co-creation with founders and aims to provide a platform where talented individuals with innovative marketing ideas can thrive.
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Amsterdam-based VC firm Peak invests in Swedish greentech startup DREM
- Swedish greentech startup DREM, focused on simplifying heat pump deployment, has raised €1M in funding.
- Venture capital firms, including Peak, byFounders, Redstone, and Futurum Ventures, have invested in DREM.
- DREM aims to make energy-efficient heating solutions more accessible and reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
- The funding will support the company's expansion into France and exploration of additional European markets.
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India needs tech companies that have $100B in revenue, not valuation: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu
- Sridhar Vembu, CEO of Zoho Corporation, emphasizes the need for Indian tech companies to focus on achieving $100 billion in revenue, rather than valuation.
- Vembu believes that India requires such companies to drive economic upliftment, citing the success of Chinese tech firms over the past two decades.
- He warns against excessive focus on valuation, stating that visionary entrepreneurs who balance long-term vision while maintaining short-term revenue growth are needed to achieve the $100 billion goal.
- Vembu also cautions against stock bubbles and easy funding, which can distract companies from sustainable growth.
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Zomato's Deepinder Goyal Announces 'Food Rescue' to Stop Food Wastage
- Leading restaurant aggregator and food delivery company Zomato has introduced an initiative called 'Food Rescue' to reduce food wastage caused by canceled orders.
- Canceled orders within 3 kilometers of the delivery partner will be offered to nearby customers at a discounted price, ensuring the quality and freshness of the food.
- Zomato aims to address the concern of food wastage, as more than 400,000 orders are canceled monthly on their platform, despite strict policies and a no-refund policy for cancellations.
- Perishable items such as ice creams and shakes are not eligible for Food Rescue, but most restaurant partners have opted in and will receive compensation for the original canceled order.
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Zomato Introduces Food Rescue to Reduce Food Waste
- Zomato has introduced the 'Food Rescue' program to combat food insecurity and reduce food waste.
- Cancelled orders will now be offered to nearby customers at a discounted price, in their original packaging.
- Approximately 400,000 good orders are cancelled on Zomato each month, leading to a significant waste issue.
- The program excludes items sensitive to temperature and distance, and restaurants can opt out if desired.
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How Marieen Vijay went from animal welfare to sustainable living and women empowerment
- Marieen Vijay has dedicated her life to multiple causes—from animal rights to women's self-defence and vegan entrepreneurship.
- Growing up with two older brothers, her home was filled with playful wrestling matches and the constant presence of their family dogs, which sparked her lifelong love for animals.
- Vijay's journey into animal welfare began in earnest in the mid-1990s when she co-founded People for Animals (PFA) in Chennai with Shiranee.
- After a series of meetings with the then-commissioner of the Madras Corporation, Abul Hasan, they managed to gain approval for ABC.
- As the years passed, Vijay realised that her efforts in animal welfare, though impactful, were addressing the symptoms rather than the root cause of animal cruelty.
- Inspired by the book ‘Heads and Tails’ by Maneka Gandhi, Vijay embraced veganism at the age of 22.
- Vijay's products became popular among friends and family, and soon, Catalyst Food began operating on a larger scale.
- During the COVID-19 pandemic, she realised the urgent need for practical self-defence skills, especially for young women.
- The workshops, priced from Rs 2,500 to Rs 24,000, quickly gained traction.
- Today, her journey is as much about advocating for animals by promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyle choices as it is about empowering women to protect themselves.
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Still awaiting final decision from CCI: Zomato, Swiggy on antitrust allegations for food delivery biz
- No final decision has been taken by the CCI on the alleged violation of competition laws by Swiggy and Zomato.
- Swiggy is yet to receive the confidential details of the findings from the CCI for filing a response.
- Zomato stated that they will work closely with the Commission to explain their compliance with the Competition Act.
- The CCI investigation into the food delivery players was initiated in April 2022 after complaints by the National Restaurant Association of India.
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KAI India Starts Children’s Library Program at GSSS Islampur Gurugram
- KAI India has inaugurated a dedicated library at Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS) Islampur, Gurugram.
- The library program aims at fostering literacy and the joy of reading among school children.
- The library corner houses over 500 books and serves students from classes 6th to 12th.
- KAI India aims to help students develop a love for reading and create a gateway to lifelong learning and personal growth.
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Amazon Seller Services annual revenue up 14.5%, loss narrows
- Amazon Seller Services reported a 14.5% increase in annual operational revenue.
- The company posted a revenue of Rs 25,406 crore, compared to Rs 22,198 crore last year.
- Loss after tax improved to Rs 3,469 crore, compared to Rs 4,854 crore last year.
- Expenses increased by 6.5%, squeezing margins.
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Now, Zomato Users Can Buy Cancelled Orders At Discounted Rates
- Zomato has launched a new feature called 'Food Rescue', which allows users to buy cancelled food orders at discounted rates.
- Around 4 Lakh food orders are cancelled on Zomato every month, resulting in food wastage.
- Food Rescue enables users within a 3 km radius of the cancelled order to claim the food at a discounted price.
- Orders containing temperature-sensitive items like ice creams and shakes are excluded from Food Rescue.
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FamPay Card and App for Payment | FamPay Founder, Net worth, Benefits
- FamPay is a mobile bank for teenagers in India that allows them to make UPI and P2P payments without a bank account
- The FamPay app lets parents send money to their kids under 18 years old with their supervision
- It was founded in 2019 by Kush Taneja and Sambhav Jain, and aimed to raise a financially aware generation in India
- In March 2020, FamPay raised $4.7Mn in seed funding from Y Combinator, Venture Highway, Sequoia India, and GFC
- FamPay card is India's first numberless card that offers extra security for pre-banked teenagers and is accepted for both online and offline payments
- The FamCard is prepaid, which needs parents to add money to their FamPay account and teenagers can use it to spend that money with their supervision
- Contactless payments are enabled through the use of a dynamic Flash PIN generated for each transaction
- FamPay collaborated with NPCI to bring India’s first numberless card into reality
- FamPay is a neobank that aims to provide a secure, convenient, and fun way for Indian teenagers to manage their money
- Famcard and app is designed for the teenagers to make their money management fun and engaging
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Yourstory
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Equal raises $10M in Series A funding round at $80M valuation
- Equal, an identity and data-sharing platform, has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round at an $80 million valuation.
- The funding was led by Prosus Ventures, Tomales Bay Capital, and founder Keshav Reddy, with participation from Blume Ventures, DST Global, Quona VC, and industry leaders.
- Equal will use the funds to scale operations, increase partnerships, and develop a digital data-sharing framework.
- The platform integrates with identity databases and API providers to streamline Know Your Customer processes, prevent fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance.
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Ways to Boost Employee Engagement During the Holiday Season
- Businesses can mitigate reduced focus and increase productivity, morale, and team synergy by utilizing effective employee engagement strategies during the holiday season.
- Open communication channels encourage team members to synchronize efforts during peak seasonal periods. Cultivating an environment of open communication is a simple, no-cost approach conducive to job satisfaction.
- Enhancing executive functioning skills is an impactful approach to systemizing intricate work processes and alleviating information overload.
- Mental wellness has a significant influence on an individual’s job satisfaction and engagement in the workplace, especially as the holidays can be a stirring time of year.
- Spark employee engagement by acknowledging professional achievements with incentives and rewards. When employees are recognized for their efforts, they feel energized and strive for higher performance results.
- Recognizing employees’ priorities and motivations helps determine ideal productivity perks for their individual needs.
- Implementing simple strategies like meaningfully connecting with employees, streamlining task management, being mindful of wellness, and recognizing hard work are relatively affordable and practical methods to maintaining a focused workforce, whatever the season.
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